mothball meaning in Tamil

Tamil words for mothball

small ball of chemical pesticide to deter moth larvae

அந்துருண்டை anturuṇṭai

English meaning of mothball

1. noun A small ball of chemical pesticide (originally camphor and now typically naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene) and deodorant placed in or around clothing and other articles to deter moth larvae which may damage them.
2. verb To store (clothing, etc.) with mothballs (noun sense 1).
3. verb To stop using (something), and often to put it in storage; specifically, while keeping it in good condition so it can be used in the future.
4. verb To stop work on (a plan, project, etc.) for the time being; to postpone, to shelve.

Full definition of mothball

mothball in a sentence

• They mothballed the old version after the new one came out.

Synonyms of mothball

• defer
• set aside

mothball in other languages

• mothball in Urdu
• mothball in Kannada
• mothball in Thai
• mothball in Vietnamese

Questions about mothball in Tamil

What is the meaning of mothball in Tamil?

Mothball in Tamil is அந்துருண்டை (anturuṇṭai).

mothball என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?

Mothball: அந்துருண்டை (anturuṇṭai).

What does mothball mean in English?

Mothball means a small ball of chemical pesticide (originally camphor and now typically naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene) and deodorant placed in or around clothing and other articles to deter moth larvae which may damage them.